US Bridges

Mell-Cork RD over Adams Creek

FairPosted for load

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI S of JCT Ky 745 · Structure no. 085C00004N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mell-Cork RD over Adams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mell-Cork RD over Adams Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMell-Cork RD
CrossesAdams Creek
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Ky 745
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08778, -85.55639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2012)
Projected traffic54 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mell-Cork RD over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mell-Cork RD over Adams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mell-Cork RD over Adams Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Mell-Cork RD over Adams Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mell-Cork RD over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.